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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
4
Walter L. Cohen a well known African American political figure and former comptroller of customs for the New Orleans district for seven years died in New Orleans at age 70 after a week of illness.
Chicago AP report notes coroner inquest planned into the death of Merle Hinckley a 21 year old with a lifelong disability found in a gas filled room. His father dentist Dr Carl Hinckley unconscious with arms around him. The family physician urged the coroner to consider mercy death as the cause or motive.
Missouri lawmakers prepare to convene January 7 in Jefferson City as State Senator Carter M. Buford urges a motion picture censorship bill. He says church leaders push for it and ministers may sponsor the measure if others do not. Previous sessions saw similar efforts fail.
Washington December 29 AP From dry ranks comes a call for reorganization of prohibition forces amid forecasts of trouble for the cause Editor Stanley High of the Christian Herald cites a canvass showing at least 44 House members ready to desert the dry effort He warns the prohibition cause may fail without layman leadership proposes a lay conference critics say current leaders and ministers dominate meetings The new 2 million dollar appropriation for dry enforcement faces committee hurdles and the dry law enforcement mission foresees further delays in its report
The North Dakota capitol building burned yesterday, destroying many valuable state and historical documents. Defective wiring is suspected to have caused the four story brick structure, dating from territorial days, to be destroyed as the legislature prepared to convene. Losses are estimated from 1,000,000 dollars.
In Kansas City a gray wolf and its mate appeared at a Parkwood residence yesterday drawing attention from householders who watched from their kitchens. A Chicago visitor named C. Jenkins offered to buy a pelt for his mother, but the other wolf escaped.
News briefs cover high income figures in 1924 tax returns showing two unattached women earning over 5 million and 27 others over 1 million. A 17 year old in Wisconsin survives a 125 foot fall with no serious injuries. Women in Boston and Maine rail cars push for smoking in dining cars with strong support from passengers. Spain weighs a world peace congress urged by the National Association of Spanish Women. A Columbia Oyster Club member must cook his own meal while using a gas stove. Dr. D. M. Douglas of the University of South Carolina attends a meeting. James Jurey, cobbler philosopher, reportedly received five double eagles for Christmas in an unmarked package. donor identified as a former White House tenant.
Police hunt for about 260000 dollars in jewelry after multiple thefts on trains and venues. Mrs Edgar Luckenbach reports gems valued up to 200000 dollars stolen on a Palm Beach trip. Miss Marie de Carie loses 16500 in jewels during a night life tour. Texas Guinan reports a 3500 dollar mesh bag missing at Ethie Barrymore Theatre.
Kansas City police report James F. Holden 69, former vice president of Kansas City Southern railroad, was slugged by a robber who expressed anger after taking only a dollar in the holdup last night. Holden was not seriously injured, and the assailant fled. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the local precinct.
Police report notes the victim found only $1 on the person after a robbery. Holden, treated by a private physician, stated the suspect had previously obtained additional funds for a trip to New York but overlooked them.
Relieves sore throat with a doctor's prescription Thoxine. Not a gargle but a tastier medicine that goes to the internal cause. Promises quicker, better relief than anything tried, or money back. Safe for the whole family. Available in 60¢ and $1.00 bottles at local drug stores.
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